I’m a stage manager with a professional theatre company on the central coast of California. Although my current job doesn’t require the substantial commute that my old job did, I still often feel like I have literally no time for anything! Having taken up sewing again recently (I had a basic knowledge from childhood, and then from college costuming courses), I was excited to discover a vibrant online community of people like me, finding time in their busy lives to just make something. This blog is my attempt to participate more actively in that community, and connect with people who also enjoy the crazy, frustrating, totally rewarding pastime of sewing. Because despite the fact that I work with a whole costume shop of people who sew for a living, everyone I know is totally surprised and shocked that I make clothes for fun in my no time!
Just stumbled onto your blog and love your SSS posts! I’ll definitely be a regular reader from now on. Cheers!
Thanks! Yay, a regular
Great stuff!
Hi Aleah! Just wanted to say that I came upon your blog today and it’s brilliant! I was actually trying to find the Simplicity 1916 pattern (the one you used for your Boden shirt – which I actually own :p) in order to make the basic wrap top pattern. I’m only a beginner, and in the early hours of learning to sew (I’m actually a professional singer/songwriter http://www.ashleyfayth.com and have had no experience with a sewing machine til this year) but your work is definitely inspiring! I, too, will be a regular! I look forward to seeing lots more (thought I’ll be feeling more than slightly jealous that your clothes are all so beautiful!!!) Well done. Keep it up. ash